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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12259) and 3 other sources
In the spring of 2005, a family in Denver, Colorado, was irrevocably changed when Gary Edward Pino vanished. On May 7, 2005, the 47-year-old man left his home to go for a walk and was never seen or heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white and Hispanic male, standing at five feet seven inches tall and weighing approximately 250 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were concerning to law enforcement, who noted that Mr. Pino had a history of alcohol use and may have been experiencing suicidal thoughts. The Denver Police Department opened an investigation into his case, which remains active and unsolved.

The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into years, with no sign of Gary Pino. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as case number MP12259. Despite the efforts of investigators and the circulation of his description, no solid leads have emerged to explain what happened to him after he left his residence for a walk. The lack of information has left his family with a painful and unending uncertainty. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind loved ones to grapple with their absence.

The investigation into Gary Pino's disappearance is ongoing, and the Denver Police Department continues to ask for the public's assistance with any information that might lead to a resolution. His case is classified as a cold case, but for his family, the hope of finding answers remains. The passage of time has not diminished their desire to know what became of him. The official investigation continues to be handled by the Denver Police Department, and anyone with information is urged to contact them. The central mystery of Gary Pino's case is what could have happened to a man who simply went for a walk and vanished, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew and cared for him.

Last Seen: May 7, 2005

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Aurora, Colorado - unidentified case UP16278
John Doe — Aurora, Colorado
UP16278 • Found Dec 13, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 73%191 lb vs 250 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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